Washington DC...

by BaronDavis

YARDBARKER... I don't know where to even begin with this one... Just finished what felt like
a world wind tour in DC. with my movie Crips and Bloods: Made in America. I have had a lot amazing journeys in my life but this film has been truly special.

Its been a long and rewarding journey with this film, (almost three years now) when
we started I knew that I wanted to create something that would help change the
lives of the youth in this country. After three years of hardwork we are
finally seeing the impact that we all had hoped for from the start.

On Wednesday I had the opportunity to screen my movie to members of congress on
Capitol Hill… Just writing that last sentence for me is pretty unbelievable, let alone spending a day around the offices with the people that are responsible for making change happen in our
communities. I must say that this experience has really given me perspective on what it actually takes to make the changes we need in our community. I was truly humbled to be in the presence of these individuals as they help to change our kids’ path for a better future. The fact that these law makers have found my film to be a useful tool in driving support for something as important as the Youth PROMISE Act makes me know that we have truly done something worthwhile.

I would like to thank Congressmen Bobby Scott and Mike Castle for sponsoring the event and giving me a chance to help, I truly cannot thank you enough. LA City Councilman Tony Cardenas for helping to put this project in the right hands and making this happen. Congresswoman Maxine Waters thank you for your time, support and dedication. To
everyone that came out to support the Youth PROMISE Act and continue to do so,
I salute you and you have my support.

For more info on the Youth PROMISE Act visit: http://bit.ly/20YRW

I will be back Monday with pics and videos of my trip…

Also the traveling and stuff has been tough on “The Hunt” but believe we
will be back Monday and be ready to finish up next week.

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• LiL_OnE_4GSW said May 09, 2009

  i saw the trailer for Made in America and it was realllyyyy intense!!!! congrats for getting that amazing opportunity!
  
  keep us posted!

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• Airsuzuki said May 10, 2009

  Can you please come back to the Warriors. You won't get love anywhere else like in the Bay Area

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• ryezizzle said May 09, 2009

  get back on the wariors foo

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• only4thereal said May 14, 2009

  I will check to see if there is anything on youtube. I heard about this project but I would like to see it. U seem real pasionate and motivated about the project the least we can all do is check something real out.
  
  Please go back to the Warriors PLease? Most exciting basketball I seen in years. Only4TheReal.com Not Just a website but a lifestyle.

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